22 June 2013

Collecting Colours : Pink + Yellow

I have a feeling I picked this colour combination for reasons other than liking it, because I'm pretty sure I don't actually like it. But - I needed to fit yellow in to the monthly colour progression so here it is...

Whilst I love the vibrance and fun of last month's colour pair, there's something a little too...umm..sugary sweet? insipid? about pink and yellow together. I am not a fan. 

I think pink and yellow need a third colour, a modifier, to work. And then magic happens (generally modish, psychedelic magic!). Add a grassy green and you get something like this. Add an aqua blue (and a hint of navy) and you get this. Add orange and you get this. Even a dash of white changes things for the better (like this).

But, this challenge is about diptychs and colour pairs so unfortunately we'll have to do without. And please, do tell me if you think I'm wrong on this one...

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Every month through 2013 I'll be 'collecting colours', and you can join in too! Just create something, anything based on the colour pair for each month. Link up below, Instagram, Tweet and/or add your photo to the Flickr group here. You can go here to get all the information you need.  


5 comments:

  1. So much brightness! I love your pics and I think you're right about this colour combo needing a third party. Green especially and maybe grey? If you wanted to calm the party down a little?
    xo

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    1. Ohhh, I hadn't thought of grey but yes - I think that would work wonderfully! I can imagine that palette being perfect for stationery design especially...

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  2. I think I'm going to get in on this colour combo! my pink sofa likes to be paired with all the colours and I happen to have 2 vintage yellow dresses wanting to get photographed ;)

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    1. You have a pink sofa?!!! Woah! And yes please join in, I'd love it if you do! :)

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  3. I'm with you - pink and yellow are so very precious. I had trouble this month, but I got it done!

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